All World War II veterans are invited to meet on Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Suwannee River Moose Lodge No. 325 in Fanning Springs at 11:30 a.m. Come join the camradarie and enjoy a fine luncheon. Bring your spouse, a friend or a fellow veteran. This is our 19th year of sharing our pasts, presents and our futures - our prayers for peace.

If you have questions call Virginia Lewis at 352-528-2310 or Dot Halvorsen, 352-542-7697.

Daron Johnson did not intend to grow up and become a mystery writer. The Baptist missions worker and son of Paul and Carolyn Johnson, of Chiefland, did not like to read books until he was 18, even though he did enjoy writing.

For wannabes and old hands, come birding with experienced intrepid birders on Monday, Jan. 10. On the first Monday of each month a place is selcted in the Lower Suwannee and Cedar Key Wildlife Refuges to see whatever birds are around and to enjoy the outdoors. Plant lovers enjoy these outings as well.

The Humane Society of Levy County will hold a fundraising fish fry, silent auction and concert featuring the country group McKinley and Beggs on Jan. 22, at McKenzie’s Four Corners, at the intersection of State Highway 24 and U.S. Highway 27A.